NBA-SCHEDULE Nuggets whip Cavs behind Murray, Jokic UNDATED (AP) — Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic allowed the Denver Nuggets to end a two-game skid. Murray pumped in a career-high 50 points and Jokic had a triple-double as the Nuggets handed the Cavaliers their ninth straight loss, 120-103. Murray hit 21 of his 25 shots, including 8 of 10 3-pointers. He…
NBA-SCHEDULE Nuggets whip Cavs behind Murray, Jokic UNDATED (AP) — Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic allowed the Denver Nuggets to end a two-game skid. Murray pumped in a career-high 50 points and Jokic had a triple-double as the Nuggets handed the Cavaliers their ninth straight loss, 120-103. Murray hit 21 of his 25 shots, including 8 of 10 3-pointers. He…
MLB-NEWS Gardner stays with Yankees UNDATED (AP) — The New York Yankees are keeping outfielder Brett Gardner. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gardner’s one-year package is worth $4 million and is pending a physical. The 37-year-old Gardner has spent his first 13 major league seasons with the Yankees. He hit .223 with five homers…
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: Michigan is set to play two rescheduled basketball games that could be crucial in determining who wins the Big Ten. The No. 3 Wolverines also moved another big game to accommodate the changes. The league-leading Wolverines (15-1, 10-1) missed five games because the athletic department paused…
MLB-NEWS Ankle sprain keeps Scherzer off the mound UNDATED (AP) — The last spring training of Max Scherzer’s $210 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals is not exactly beginning the way he or the team would prefer. The three-time Cy Young Award winner sprained his left ankle while running to get in shape for the season and so he…
Penn State (7-11, 4-10) vs. No. 11 Iowa (16-6, 10-5) Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, Iowa; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Iowa presents a tough challenge for Penn State. Penn State has won two of its seven games against ranked teams this season. Iowa is coming off a 77-62 road win over Wisconsin in its most recent game….
MLB-NEWS Ankle sprain keeps Scherzer off the mound UNDATED (AP) — The last spring training of Max Scherzer’s $210 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals is not exactly beginning the way he or the team would prefer. The three-time Cy Young Award winner sprained his left ankle while running to get in shape for the season and so he…
Bradley (11-14, 5-11) vs. Valparaiso (8-15, 5-9) Athletics-Recreation Center, Valparaiso, Indiana; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: MVC foes meet as Bradley battles Valparaiso. Bradley fell 88-71 at home to Illinois State on Thursday. Valparaiso lost 54-52 on the road to Loyola of Chicago on Wednesday. TEAM LEADERSHIP: The Braves have been led by Sean East II and Ja’Shon Henry….
Temple (4-9, 3-9) vs. South Florida (7-8, 3-6) Yuengling Center, Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Florida looks to extend Temple’s conference losing streak to six games. Temple’s last AAC win came against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 76-67 on Jan. 26. South Florida lost 81-65 to Central Florida on Wednesday. VETERAN PRESENCE: Senior leadership has been on…
Southern Illinois (10-10, 4-10) vs. Drake (21-2, 12-2) Knapp Center, Des Moines, Iowa; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Lance Jones and Southern Illinois will battle Roman Penn and Drake. The sophomore Jones is averaging 9.8 points over the last five games. Penn, a senior, is averaging 8.6 points and 5.4 assists over…
